Color Force, the production shingle headed by Nina Jacobson and Brad Simpson, is gearing up for the small screen with a first-look production deal with FX Prods. Color Force will develop projects from writer-producers and secure rights to content that can be adapted to television skeins.

Jacobson described the opportunity to dive into TV as "creatively irresistible."

"There is so much great storytelling happening in TV right now, especially at FX," said the "Hunger Games" producer. "Color Force plans to approach TV the same way we do features -- by creating an environment in which singular voices can flourish."

First-look pact is exclusively for cable TV and the first pod deal for FX Prods. that wasn't established through a pre-existing relationship with the studio. FX Prods. currently has other deals in place with RCG Prods. and Floyd County Prods.

"The deal with Color Force is a big step in the growth of FX Productions," said Eric Schrier, topper for series development for FX and exec veep of FX Prods. "This is a real coup for the studio...To have Nina and Brad attract new talent and material for FXP is certain to increase our output, provide the opportunity to deliver more hit series, and grow our portfolio."